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# Janina Kraupe (1921–2016)

## What is Janina Kraupe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Janina Kraupe at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $501–$2,579, n=7). The auction record is $12,979 for Rozmowa (2025, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rozmowa, 1977 | Akryl/płótno | $12,979 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Fragment ogrodu, 1990 | Olej/płótno | $5,088 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Zima w mieście, 2004 | Olej/płótno | $4,329 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 4 | Czakramy, 1993 | Olej/płótno | $3,811 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Pieśń wody i słońca, 1992 | Olej/płótno | $3,453 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Martwa natura, 1949 | Olej/płótno | $3,278 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Silver Sunset, 1993 | Olej/płótno | $3,116 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Msza h-Moll III, 1981 | Akwarela, ołówek/papier | $954 | DESA Unicum | May 2020 |
| 9 | Snopy, 1991 | Akwarela, kredka/papier | $840 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Snopy, 1991 | Akwarela, kredka, akwarela, kredka/papier, papier | $829 | DESA Unicum | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,811 |
| Prints | 5 | $663 |
| Other | 9 | $514 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $835 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $218 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Janina Kraupe is an artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $615. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Janina Kraupe sold in 2026 for $829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Janina Kraupe work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janina Kraupe work is $615.

The median Janina Kraupe print sells for $365 across 19 lots.

The median Janina Kraupe painting sells for $3,453 across 11 lots.

The median Janina Kraupe work on paper sells for $698 across 10 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $365† | $687 | 55.9% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,453† | $12,979 | 55% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $698† | $954 | 62.5% | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,088 | $12,979 | — | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Janina Kraupe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $365 with 55.9% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,453, record $12,979. A typical Janina Kraupe painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,088.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $171–$284† | $188† | $536† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $347–$591† | $522† | $687 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,007–$3,584† | $3,365† | $5,088 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $682–$829† | $700† | $954 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,979 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $954 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $663 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Janina Kraupe worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Janina Kraupe work is $615. The median Janina Kraupe print sells for $365 across 19 lots. The median Janina Kraupe painting sells for $3,453 across 11 lots. The median Janina Kraupe work on paper sells for $698 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe print is $365. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe print is $687.

### What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe painting is $3,453. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe painting is $12,979.

### What is the average price of a Janina Kraupe work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Janina Kraupe work on paper is $698. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janina Kraupe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Janina Kraupe work on paper is $954.

### What is the average price of a medium Janina Kraupe print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Janina Kraupe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Janina Kraupe's auction record?

Janina Kraupe's auction record is $12,979, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Janina Kraupe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/janina-kraupe (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.